Cunniff Students Get a Lesson on Saving from a Local Bank

Some of the youngest students at the Cunniff School got their first lesson in the importance of saving money during a recent visit from a visitor from Cambridge Savings Bank.

Jessica Bourne, a digital marketing specialist for the bank, came to speak with kindergarten classes and read the book "Just Saving My Money."

Afterward, Cambridge Savings Marketing Specialist Jacqui O'Donnell showed students the value of different coins. Each of the 70 children received a dollar in coins and a piggy bank, according to an announcement from Cambridge Savings.

“The kids really loved the lesson and had a lot of fun,” said kindergarten teacher Dana LaCava. “We love when Cambridge Savings Bank visits. I hope that they return next year.”

The visit came during National Financial Literacy Month. This is the third year that Cambridge Savings has visited the Cunniff School.

“Teach Children to Save” is a national initiative of the American Bankers Association. Cambridge Savings presents it as part of its CSBsmart program. Since 2010, the bank has educated more than 8,500 participants with live financial lessons, according to the announcement.